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Cyber Discovery – STEM Project

Any S2 – S6 students who are interested in cyber security may want to challenge themselves with Cyber Discovery: CyberStart Assess Tool.

CyberStart Assess is an online tool where students work with cryptic clues to find hidden codes.  The tool is designed to make each challenge harder than the last, and depending on how each student achieves they may have the opportunity to progress to the CyberStart Game.

If you are interested in being part of the CyberStart Assess challenge then see Mr Boag (Maths).

Students have until 31st October to register for this challenge.

 

J.P. Morgan Experience Day

Are you interested in working for J.P. Morgan?

Are you interested in a career in Banking or Technology?

Join J.P. Morgan (online) on Wednesday, 4th November  from 1 pm to find out more about the opportunities above.

Note: You need to create a login and apply to take part on the 4th Nov. More details here.

Coca Cola (Virtual) Work Experience Day

Are you interested in working for Coca Cola?

Are you interested in a paid apprenticeship with Coca Cola?

Do you have (or are you likely to achieve) five National 5s at grade C and above?

You may want to join Coca Cola on Wednesday, 16th October  from 10am to find out more about the opportunities above.

Note: You need to create a login and apply to take part on the 16th Oct. More details here.

Parent Update Information

Our latest Parent Update has been published today.

This update includes information on:

  1. Interventions that we have planned to support health and wellbeing.

  2. Our plans to address learning loss

  3. Working to keep our community safe

  4. Lockers

  5. The ICT packages students and staff use to support and enhance learning, including the use of Show My Homework and Google Classroom.

 

Parents and Parent Council Sessions

ERC has a great programme of free online information sessions in September for parents and Parent Councils.

There is a choice of times for each session, either 1.30pm or 8pm .  Places are free, booking is essential via the links.

 

1st September 2020

Parent Councils – What’s Our Role Now?

 How can PCs work positively in the current situation? We will offer practical advice on how a Parent Council may help support parents/carers and the school community and find new ways to fulfil their role in the current situation.
3rd September 2020

Online Q&A – How are you doing?   

 We would like to invite parents and parent groups to an informal online chat We’re keen to know how Connect can help your parent group in this current situation. Please tell us about what your parent group needs and about your experiences.

We’d also like to hear about your parent group’s activities, ideas and plans and to share these with other groups. Let’s have a chat about how we can help each other.
8th September 2020

Role of Parent Council/PTA Chairs

 

 For new and more experienced PC/PTA Chairs. Top tips for running effective meetings and dealing with tricky situations.  Advice on holding meetings online, setting agendas, working with other office bearers and working in partnership with your head teacher.
10th September 2020

Reaching Out to All Families

 

 Practical help to make sure everyone is included, supported and involved in your school community Who is engaged with the school community?  Who is missing?  What are the challenges faced by some families that make engagement difficult?  How can your PC and school community help to overcome these challenges?  This session will help you to engage more and different families in school and learning.
15th September 2020

Role of Parent Council/PTA Treasurer

 

 For new and more experienced Treasurers Find out how to look after PC/PTA funds, report to meetings/AGM and comply with Connect membership-linked insurance.
17th September 2020

Building School & Community Partnerships

 

 For parents/carers, school staff, community organisations, working together to improve outcomes for children and young people. Practical ideas for your parent group to help your school move forward with projects around literacy, numeracy, health & wellbeing and many other areas.  We will look at how your school currently engages families and the wider community in children’s learning and how different types of involvement can help to improve outcomes for children and young people in the current situation.

 
24th September 2020

Connect + Parenting Across Scotland

 

 Looking after yourself and your family The current situation has presented many challenges to parents/carers and a new set of pressures on family relationships. This session looks at things you can do to defuse difficult situations and care for yourself and your family.